Antwerp — Anderlecht Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 12 February 2026
On February 12, 2026, in the second leg of the semi-final of the Belgian Cup, Antwerp will host Anderlecht. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Antwerp
Royal Antwerp come into this match after a defeat in their last Jupiler Pro League game, losing 0–2 away to Mechelen. Overall, Antwerp’s performances this season have been rather inconsistent. The team currently sits 10th in the league table, and the gap to the relegation zone is only five points.
At home, however, Antwerp look much more solid. In their last six home matches, they have suffered just one defeat, along with three draws and two wins. In the Belgian Cup, Antwerp have been far more convincing: the team has reached the semifinals and, in the first leg, secured an important away victory over Anderlecht 1–0, giving themselves a strong advantage ahead of the return match.
It is also worth noting that Antwerp tend to play cautiously, with five of their last six matches finishing with under 2.5 goals. Against Anderlecht at home, results have been difficult: Antwerp have failed to beat Anderlecht in their last four home meetings.
It is also worth noting that Antwerp have solid cup experience in recent years, having won the Belgian Cup in the 2019/20 and 2022/23 seasons, which highlights their ability to perform well in knockout competitions.
Anderlecht
Anderlecht come into this match in very poor form. The team have failed to win in five consecutive matches across all competitions. In their most recent game, Anderlecht lost 0–2 away to Genk in the Jupiler Pro League, extending their winless run in the league to six matches in a row.
Despite this slump, Anderlecht are still fourth in the league table with 36 points and remain inside the Championship Group zone. In the Belgian Cup, however, the team performed quite well earlier in the tournament, eliminating strong opponents such as Gent and Genk in previous rounds.
Recently, Anderlecht’s matches have been very low-scoring. Five of their last six games ended with under 2.5 goals, and in the last four matches the team failed to score at all. Their away form is also worrying: Anderlecht are now seven away games without a win, have lost their last three away matches, and overall look very unconvincing on the road.
That said, Anderlecht traditionally have good results against Royal Antwerp. In the last nine head-to-head meetings, Anderlecht lost only once, recording four wins and four draws. That single defeat came in the recent cup match a week ago, which ended an eight-match unbeaten run for Anderlecht against this opponent.
Probable Lineups
- Antwerp: Nozawa, Van den Bosch, Verstraeten, Tsunashima, Somers, Praet, Dierckx, Foulon, Scott, Vandeplas, Janssen
- Anderlecht: Coosemans, Maamar, Ilic, Hey, Angely, Saliba, De Cat, Degreef, Hazard, Kanate, Bertaccini
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- 5 of Antwerp’s last 6 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Anderlecht have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Anderlecht have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
- 5 of Anderlecht’s last 6 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Anderlecht have won or drawn 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Antwerp — Anderlecht Prediction
Both teams come into this match in less than ideal form and after defeats in their last few league games. Antwerp have won just two of their last six matches overall and are currently 10th in the league, relatively close to the relegation zone. However, they are performing well in the Belgian Cup and remain focused on progressing further. As for Anderlecht, they are still in the Championship Group zone, sitting fourth in the table, but their recent form is worrying. The team is struggling badly in attack and has failed to score in four consecutive matches. Given the teams’ current form, the visitors’ attacking woes, combined with the generally low number of goals scored in both teams’ recent matches, suggest a cautious approach. Given the context of the cup and what is at stake, there is good reason to expect a tight, cautious game with limited goals. My bet for this match: Total Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.73.
